NINĀWA FORUM
On 28–29 April 2025, the Nināwā Forum – promoted by the UNESCO Chair at the University of Mosul and the Religion & Security Council (RSC) – brought together religious leaders, civil society actors, academics, and security officials for a constructive…
The Nināwa Forum – organized by the University of Mosul and the Religion & Security Council (RSC), with the support of KAICIID Dialogue Centre – continued successfully into its second and final day on April 29, reinforcing interreligious dialogue as…
April 28, Mosul – It was a deeply inspiring and productive first day at the Nināwa Forum on “Interreligious Dialogue for Peace and Living Together”, organized by the University of Mosul and the Religion & Security Council (RSC) with the…
After witnessing extremist and sectarian violence, the Nineveh region in Iraq requires major collaborative efforts among religious communities to build peace and drive post-conflict recovery. In response to this urgent need, the Religion & Security Council (RSC) and the University…
MEDIA
RSC Chairman Emiliano Stornelli has been quoted by The National News on “What the Middle East is expecting of Pope Leo”.He highlighted that “while the new Pope may be less…
RSC Chairman Emiliano Stornelli shared some insights on Lebanon in article published by L’Osservatore Romano. The piece examines key political dynamics, including the formation of a new government and the…
RESEARCH & ANALYSIS
RESEARCH & ANALYSIS
The Study Paper “Religion, Peace, and Security: Challenges and Prospects in the MENA Region”, promoted by the NATO Security Force Assistance Centre of Excellence (NATO SFA COE) and the Religion & Security Council (RSC), is now available online. The volume, edited by RSC Chairman Emiliano Stornelli in collaboration with Dr. Sihem Djebbi, Associate Professor at the University of Sorbonne Paris Nord, allows a better understanding of the role that religions can play within international security strategies aimed at advancing crisis management, conflict resolution, peace-building, and post-conflict stabilization in the MENA region.
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SOS Lubnān – RSC Chairman Emiliano Stornelli met with the Maronite Archbishop of Tripoli, North Lebanon, H.E. Youssef Soueif, and the Deputy Chairman of the Military Technical Committee for Lebanon…
The closing months of 2024 and the first half of 2025 catalyzed long-dormant developments in the Middle East region. In Lebanon, a new head of state was elected after just…
“SOS Lubnān” – The Religion & Security Council (RSC) and the Annas Linnas Association are continuing their cooperation with the Military Technical Committee for Lebanon (MTC4L). On June 2, they…
During his visit to Lebanon, RSC Chairman Emiliano Stornelli met with key partner organizations in Tripoli to explore new initiatives aimed at fostering peace, dialogue, and cooperation among local communities.…
As a follow-up to the “Nināwa Forum” on “Interreligious Dialogue for Peace and Living Together”, held at the University of Mosul, RSC Chairman Emiliano Stornelli and the President of the…
On March 11, 2025, a webinar entitled “Human Fraternity in Action: Insights from the Human Fraternity Forums in India and Lebanon’s Interreligious Context” was collaboratively organized by the Islamic Studies…